Mesmerism

The first book in a brand new series by the author of the Dividing Line books, Breaking Away and Unfinished Business.

The city is in the fever grip of mesmerism, an intensified form of hypnosis and Edward Charteris, master mesmerist is at the top of his game. Cold and ruthless, the almost God-like power he has over his subjects appeals to his huge ego and it becomes his addiction, along with opium.

When a rival mesmerist steals Edward's limelight his response is brutal and cruel, using all of his considerable gifts to tear apart everyone who stands in the way of his ambition, including his own wife.